Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.0225
in effectScreening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach means an evidence-based method of delivering early intervention and treatment to persons who have or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder that consists of:
1. Screening to assess the severity of substance use and identify the appropriate level of treatment;
2. Brief intervention to increase awareness of the persons substance use and motivation to change his or her behavior; and
3. Referral to treatment for persons who need more extensive treatment and specialty care for substance use disorder.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-636.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026